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W %. ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 24, 2000 • (Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, Continued) purposes outside of the intent of the LMCD. Mayor Jabbour stated the City has been made aware of complaints regarding the boat traffic problems being experienced in the channel due to a large number of boats being docked in that area. McMillan stated several of the restaurants located on Lake Minnetonka have also been experiencing some problems resulting from the disorderly conduct on Big Island. McMillan stated the LMCD is also looking at a Planned Unit Development at Cochrane's Marina, with a redevelopment of the marina being proposed as well as construction of townhomes. McMillan stated the LMCD Code at this time does not really take into account PUD's and the different densities allowed by the cities located on the lake, which needs to be taken into consideration when redevelopment occurs along the lake. McMillan noted the LMCD will be discussing this issue further at their next meeting. Mayor Jabbour stated he has suggested to the LMCD in the past to adopt a conversion ordinance to help deal with redevelopment along Lake Minnetonka. Kelley expressed a concern that Orono appears to be losing marina space, with the • number of boat slips on the decline. Kelley stated he hopes the LMCD realizes the importance of the local marinas. Mayor Jabbour stated the LMCD's 100' dock rule makes the marinas nonconforming and allows for fewer docks. McMillan commented a number of the local marinas are located in residential areas, with improvements to the marinas being dictated more by the local economy. McMillan stated the LMCD needs to look at providing more dock space at the marinas. Mayor Jabbour stated the LMCD started licensing dry docks in approximately 1986, with a moratorium being established at that time. Jabbour commented in his view the LMCD should review the dry dock situation in the area as well. McMillan stated the LMCD has been approached by the Department of Agriculture to review the use of phosphorus in this area. The Department of Agriculture is recommending and encouraging the local nurseries to stock phosphorus -free fertilizer. McMillan stated it appears the Department of Agriculture is going to pursue legislation in this regard and is looking for support from the LMCD. McMillan reported the Minnehaha Power Squadron who has started a midde school boat education program which consists of a four week course. Upon completion of the course and passing of a test, the participants will become certified in operating watercraft. • Page 2